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Genesis 40:2–5

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Genesis 40:2

2And Pharaoh was wroth against two of his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers.

Genesis 40:3

3And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.

Genesis 40:4

4And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.

Genesis 40:5

5¶ And they dreamed a dream both of them, each man his dream in one night, each man according to the interpretation of his dream, the butler and the baker of the king of Egypt, which were bound in the prison.

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DEFINED WORDS

Genesis 40:2

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

two

The number equal to one and one.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

officers

Persons entrusted with an office, charge, authority, or oversight.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chief

Principal, foremost, highest in rank or importance; also a leader.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

butlers

Servants or officers entrusted with drink, vessels, and household stores.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Genesis 40:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

put

To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ward

A guard, watch, or place of custody; in forms such as God-ward or us-ward, toward or in the direction of.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

guard

To watch, protect, keep, or defend; also a person or body assigned to such protection.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

place

A location, position, room, occasion, office, or passage, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bound

Made fast, tied, confined, or obligated; destined or going toward; as a verb, to set a limit.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Genesis 40:4

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

guard

To watch, protect, keep, or defend; also a person or body assigned to such protection.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

charged

Commanded or strictly instructed; entrusted with a duty or person; accused; or burdened or laid upon, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

served

Worked for, attended, obeyed, worshipped, supplied, or fulfilled a purpose.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

continued

Drawn out; protracted; produced; extended in length; extended without interruption.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

season

An appointed time or period; as a verb, to prepare, mature, or make suitable.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ward

A guard, watch, or place of custody; in forms such as God-ward or us-ward, toward or in the direction of.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Genesis 40:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

dreamed

To dream: to experience images or thoughts in sleep, especially a vision in a dream.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

dream

A succession of images or thoughts during sleep; to experience such a vision in sleep.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

according

Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

interpretation

An explanation, translation, or statement of meaning.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

butler

A household servant or officer entrusted with drink, vessels, and related provisions.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

baker

A person whose occupation is baking bread or other food.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bound

Made fast, tied, confined, or obligated; destined or going toward; as a verb, to set a limit.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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From verse 2

  1. Proverbs 16:14
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  2. 1 Chronicles 27:27
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  3. Acts 12:20
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  4. Proverbs 19:12
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  5. Proverbs 19:19
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From verse 3

  1. Genesis 39:20
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  2. Genesis 39:23
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From verse 4

  1. Genesis 37:36
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  2. Genesis 39:1
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  3. Genesis 39:21–23
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  4. Psalms 37:5
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From verse 5

  1. Genesis 41:11
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  2. Daniel 2:1–3
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  3. Daniel 4:19
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  4. Daniel 4:5
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  5. Daniel 4:9
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